Archives - January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013

There is a distinct chill in the air, especially in the early evening. This chill reminds us that fall weather is on the way and with it comes the pests that are looking for shelter inside our homes and businesses. Pests like mice and other rodents will be looking to find a warm and cozy winter hideaway, but if you prepare in advance, these pests won’t be overwintering inside your home.

Cockroaches inside your restaurant are unacceptable. These pests will ruin your reputation, spread diseases which can make your patrons sick, and are very difficult to get rid of, especially once a cockroach infestation has taken hold in your business. Cockroaches in kitchens will contaminate food and food preparation surfaces with the pathogens they carry on their bodies, causing some people that eat these contaminated foods to get forms of ‘food poisoning’. The presence of just one cockroach in your facility can cause you to fail a sanitation audit, so partnering with pest control professionals for commercial pest control in Seattle is the best way to prevent all the problems that come with cockroaches and other pest infestations inside your restaurant.

What do you do when your home begins to feel overrun with invading spiders? This is a question we have been getting recently by some very frustrated Denver and Boulder homeowners who have been dealing with too many spiders indoors. Spiders make their way inside when they are looking for quiet and undisturbed areas to build nests to capture their prey (usually insects). If your home offers an abundance of prey as well as a lot of areas where spiders can spin their webs, you may be finding that you see more spiders indoors than out! Boulder pest control pros at EnviroPest by Sprague understand that this is not an ideal situation; running into spiders in your home can be unnerving and it’s something you shouldn’t have to deal with. Here are some tips to help you spider proof your home to eliminate the common house spiders in Colorado that are trying to make your home their own.

Headed out on a vacation or business trip soon? Then you may have some questions about bed bugs. These pests are excellent travelers themselves and know how to hitch a ride without being noticed. Bed bugs can be carried on luggage, personal belongings and even the clothing on your back without your realizing it, so it’s no wonder that they have the ability to spread far and wide. The professionals at Sprague Pest Solutions know you have questions about bed bugs while traveling, so we’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions we receive in regards to bed bugs. Here are out answers to these FAQs about bed bugs while traveling!